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Comparison: GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 vs. Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (GoodYear) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Italy (Pirelli). Generally, GoodYear winter tyres are slightly better rated (94%) than Pirelli (83%). In this particular case, the GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 has a better rating of 95% compared to 72% of the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2. The first tyre test of GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 was done in 2023, compared to 2022 when was the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2025 215/55 R17 test, where both the UltraGrip Performance 3 and the Cinturato Winter 2 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 55% of GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 dimensions has B wet grip rating. Most (100%) of the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 also have B wet ratings.

Test Profile

GoodYear
UltraGrip Performance 3
Pirelli
Cinturato Winter 2
Number of tests
24
22
Best position
#1
#2
Average position
2.7
6.9
Latest test
2025
2025
Available sizes
356
60

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 55 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
96%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
85%
Dry braking
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
97%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
97%
Dry handling
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
97%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
92%
Dry Handling Objective
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
96%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
92%
Dry lane changing
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
93%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
82%
Dry steering response
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
95%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
72%
Safety
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
97%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
82%
Dry handling - objective
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
95%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
78%
Wet
Confidence
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
97%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
90%
Aquaplaning - cross
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
97%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
91%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
96%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
95%
Wet braking
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
97%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
94%
Wet circle cornering
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
97%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
98%
Wet handling
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
97%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
96%
Wet Handling Objective
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
100%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
84%
Wet side guide
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
100%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
69%
Wet safety
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
93%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
97%
Wet handling - objective
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
93%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
86%
Snow
Confidence
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
94%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
89%
Snow braking
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
100%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
65%
Snow handling
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
95%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
95%
Snow traction
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
97%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
94%
Snow cornering
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
96%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
96%
Snow Handling Objective
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
96%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
92%
Lateral guidance on snow
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
86%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
67%
Snow safety
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
100%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
100%
Snow handling - objective
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
82%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
99%
Ice
Confidence
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
98%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
89%
Ice Braking
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
98%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
89%
Comfort
Confidence
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
99%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
90%
Exterior noise
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
98%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
97%
Interior noise
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
100%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
96%
Comfort
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
97%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
92%
Exterior Noise
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
100%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
74%
Costs
Confidence
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
91%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
92%
Fuel Consumption
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
89%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
96%
Mileage
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
96%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
95%
Sustainability
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
90%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
97%
Tyre Weight
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
85%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
96%
Price/value
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
92%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
82%
Rolling resistance
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
93%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
89%
Price
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
93%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
88%
Other
Confidence
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
93%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
96%
Sustanability
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
97%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
94%
Abrasion
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
89%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
98%

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Tread pattern comparison

GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
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Dimensions and prices

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Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 14 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2025215/55 R17View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2025225/40 R18View
Die ReifentesterDie Reifentester
Winter
2025215/55 R17View
AUTOBILDAUTOBILD
Winter
2024205/55 R16View
AutozeitungAutozeitung
Winter
2024215/55 R17View
ADACADAC
Winter
2024215/55 R17View
ADACADAC
Winter
2024205/55 R16View
AUTOBILDAUTOBILD
Winter
2024205/55 R16View
SportautoSportauto
Winter
2023225/40 R18View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2023225/40 R18View
AutoexpressAutoexpress
Winter
2023225/45 R17View
Tyre ReviewsTyre Reviews
Winter
2023225/45 R18View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2023225/45 R18View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2023225/45 R18View

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